“Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established” (Proverbs 16:3). By works he means not only every enterprise and business we undertake, but every puzzling, intricate and doubtful event we fear. These being once committed by an act of faith, and our wills resigned to His, besides the comfort we shall have in the issue, we shall have the present advantage of a well-composed and peaceful spirit.
– John Flavel –
from The Mystery of Providence, 1678
The more prayers and searchings of heart come between our needs and supplies, our afflictions and reliefs, the sweeter are our reliefs and supplies thereby made to us. “Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us; this is the Lord, we have waited for him, we will rejoice and be glad in his salvation” (Isaiah 25:9).
– John Flavel –
from The Mystery of Providence, 1678
To see a man humble under prosperity is one of the greatest rarities in the world.
– John Flavel –
(1627-1691)
What health is to the heart, that holiness is to the soul.
– John Flavel –
(1628-1691)
That, which begins not with prayer, seldom winds up with comfort.
– John Flavel –